Airbnb is coming for the Hotel Industry..
Summary
Sean Rakidzich discusses Airbnb's strategic move to partner with HotelTonight, creating a loyalty program offering 10% credit back for Airbnb stays, and why this is a game-changer for attracting new users from hotels. The partnership addresses the issues of inconsistent quality and guest trust that Hilton and other hotels claim Airbnb struggles with and presents new growth opportunities.
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